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Minnesota defensive back Daletavious McGhee. left, celebrates a touchdown by Logan Hutton, right, after Hutton came up with a blocked punt against Eastern Illinois early in the fourth quarter at TCF Bank Stadium on Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014. The Gophers beat Eastern Illinois 42-20 in their season opener. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

University of Minnesota senior Emily Kreiter cheers on the Gophers as they take on Eastern Illinois in the fourth quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota wide receiver Donovahn Jones, center, jumps up to celebrate his 36-yard touchdown catch against Eastern Illinois with quarterback Mitch Leidner, right, and tight end Lincoln Plsek in the second quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota running back Berkley Edwards beats the last Eastern Illinois defender, cornerback Jeremy Joseph, on his way to a 42-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidner puts his head down as he drives toward s the end zone on a 5-yard touchdown run against Eastern Illinois in the fourth quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota quarterback Mitch Leidne, center, defensive back Cedric Thompson, right, and offensive lineman Luke Rasmussen lead the Gophers onto the field before the game. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

University of Minnesota freshman go all out in their support of the Gophers before the game. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota running back David Cobb rushes for a first down against Eastern Illinois in the first quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Eastern Illinois quarterback Jalen Whitlow bobbles the snap in the first quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota defensive lineman Cameron Botticelli, center, is congratulated by teammates after getting a sack on Eastern Illinois quarterback Jalen Whitlow in the second quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota running back David Cobb finds a big hole to run through in the second quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota wide receiver Donovahn Jones takes a knee after a 36-yard reception for a touchdown in the second quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Minnesota wide receiver Donovahn Jones looks to turn the corner as he faces down Eastern Illinois linebacker Fedney Delphonse in the third quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)

Eastern Illinois quarterback Jalen Whitow scrambles out of the pocket after he is pressured by the Gophers defense in the fourth quarter. (Pioneer Press: John Autey)